Feminism
FEMINIST THEORY
Examining Branches of Feminism
Feminism Defined
What follows are different branches of feminism theory that are recognized by feminists and feminist scholars. These different theories of feminism are widely acknowledged and taught in women's studies courses, gender studies courses, and the like.
Often people have created their own definition of feminism to best suit them. The definitions here are theoretical, and are an example of the diversity among feminists. Why one believes in feminism and what their ideas are to make feminism a reality is the primary source of conflict within the feminism movement.
You may find that you believe in the theory of feminism, but do not see yourself fitting into the branches of feminism below, that is common. You can believe that women and men should be politically, economically and socially equal for your own reasons and hold your own ideas pertaining how you can make that happen. If that is the case you are likely practicing some form of feminism whether or not you directly associate yourself with the feminist movement or theory.
Feminism
Feminism is theory that men and women should be equal politically, economically and socially.
This is the core of all feminism theories. Sometimes this definition is also referred to as "core feminism" or "core feminist theory." Notice that this theory does not subscribe to differences between men and women or similarities between men and women, nor does it refer to excluding men or only furthering women's causes. Most other branches of feminism do.
Feminist
One who believes in that men and women should be equal politically, economically and socially as defined above. Cultural Feminism
The theory that there are fundamental personality differences between men and women, and that women's differences are special and should be celebrated. This theory of feminism supports the notion that there are biological differences between men and women. For
Examining Branches of Feminism
Feminism Defined
What follows are different branches of feminism theory that are recognized by feminists and feminist scholars. These different theories of feminism are widely acknowledged and taught in women's studies courses, gender studies courses, and the like.
Often people have created their own definition of feminism to best suit them. The definitions here are theoretical, and are an example of the diversity among feminists. Why one believes in feminism and what their ideas are to make feminism a reality is the primary source of conflict within the feminism movement.
You may find that you believe in the theory of feminism, but do not see yourself fitting into the branches of feminism below, that is common. You can believe that women and men should be politically, economically and socially equal for your own reasons and hold your own ideas pertaining how you can make that happen. If that is the case you are likely practicing some form of feminism whether or not you directly associate yourself with the feminist movement or theory.
Feminism
Feminism is theory that men and women should be equal politically, economically and socially.
This is the core of all feminism theories. Sometimes this definition is also referred to as "core feminism" or "core feminist theory." Notice that this theory does not subscribe to differences between men and women or similarities between men and women, nor does it refer to excluding men or only furthering women's causes. Most other branches of feminism do.
Feminist
One who believes in that men and women should be equal politically, economically and socially as defined above. Cultural Feminism
The theory that there are fundamental personality differences between men and women, and that women's differences are special and should be celebrated. This theory of feminism supports the notion that there are biological differences between men and women. For